Kilburn Engineering Limited, established in 1987 and promoted by the MacNeill and Magor group, is a leader in industrial drying systems and provides a range of products including solid drying systems, heat transfer systems, and oilfield equipment. Catering to core sectors like petrochemicals, fertilizers, and food processing, Kilburn has technical collaborations with international companies such as Nara Machinery and Carrier Vibrating Equipment. It operates two manufacturing plants in Mumbai and Baroda and has a joint venture with Veco Corporation, focusing on the hydrocarbon sector.
Over the years, Kilburn has expanded its product line with innovations like the Vibratory Fluid Bed Dryer for the tea industry and equipment for the rice and sugar industries. Despite facing challenges, including being declared sick by the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) in 2000, the company has continued to secure significant contracts and invest in new technologies, such as automated systems for tea processing and large-scale equipment for silica production.
